Senior Contracts Manager (R4378)

Hybrid

Posted 10 months ago

Legal Division

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Contracts Manager to join our team supporting defense contracting operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies. This position requires an individual with strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

Projects you may support

Helpingthe business development team drive customer growth by working to execute both new and existing contracts.  

Drafting Memorandums of Understanding, Teaming Agreements, Statements of Work and Requests for Proposals.

Administrationof large contracts and lead key negotiations.

Providing support to supply chain by guiding and drafting terms and conditions for subcontracts and suppliers.

Collaboration with internal teams to align transactions with Shield AI strategic objectives

Alert Counsel when identifying risks and compliance with various regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and other agreements to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Administer government contracts, including monitoring performance, ensuring compliance, and managing modifications or amendments.

Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify risks and recommend mitigating strategies.

Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Ensure timely and accurate reporting and documentation of contract-related activities.

Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to address contractual issues and resolve disputes.

Monitor and ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other applicable regulations.

Understanding of and ability to identify and assert appropriate data rights in technical data or computer software.

Support proposal development, including preparing relevant contract documentation and other supporting documents necessary for submitting a compliant proposal.

Maintain organized records of all contract-related documentation.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, or a related field.

8 - 12 years of experience in contract management, preferably in a defense contracting environment providing cradle-to-grave contract administration support for CPAF, CPFF, FFP and T&M government contracts.

Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, OTAs, ITAR, and government procurement processes.

Experience negotiating complex terms and conditions and managing government contracts.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently as well as support multiple stakeholders in a rapid pace environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

US citizenship is required with an active Secret Clearance or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in Business Administration or a related field

Certification in Contracts Management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, or similar)

Experience with software development contracts and software licensing instruments

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Posted on: Jan 6, 2026
Job type: Full-time
Location: Washington, DCHybrid

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